Today in history: US Department of Homeland Security instituted, South Asia's first university, and more
| Updated: Jan 24, 2021, 09:37 AM IST
Here's what happened today in history
1857
University of Calcutta founded as the first full-fledged university in South Asia
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1935
1st canned beer, "Krueger's Cream Ale," is sold by Krueger Brewing Co.
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1946
UNGA passes its first resolution to establish United Nations Atomic Energy Commission
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Japan launches Hiten, its first lunar probe
Japan launches Hiten, its first lunar probe
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;2003
US Department of Homeland Security comes into being